July 2017 - Donation of £14,000 towards the restoration of William Murdoch

Tremendous news - we have received notification from the AIA that they are able to fund the restoration of William Murdoch - including boiler repair, fitting of vacuum brakes and a fresh coat of paint - as part of their objective to preserve British industrial heritage.

Following our application for a grant for £1,500 towards the cost of the "Steam Comes to Helston" project and the Town Council meeting on 15 September where we made a short presentation, the Deputy Town Clerk has called to inform us that we have been granted £750.

Considering there is only £4,000 being allocated in this round of funding - and that there were 7 applications for grants, being allocated this amount is excellent news and reflects the high regard the Councillors have for our project.

Key elements in their decision were -

The incremental economic benefit that will come to the town as a result of the arrival of a steam engine.

The Council recognise that their financial support of the Railway will help with our application for funding from other sources such as the Heritage Lottery who look for an endorsement from the local community.

Formal notification of the decision will be received in writing shortly.

Town Council Meeting is 15th September. There are 7 Grant Applications for the Council to consider - see attached - click here

5 September 2016 - we have applied to Helston Town Council for a grant to help cover some of the initial costs of having William Murdoch at the Railway. We have asked for £1,500. The Council have an annual grant budget of about £8,000 - our grant application, if accepted, may be adjusted depending on the number of applications received.

Applications will be discussed at the full Town Council meeting on 15 September at 7.15 pm. This is an open meeting and "Grant applicants are encouraged to attend the Helston Town Council meeting to verbally support the grant application".